vivacious

/vɪˈveɪʃəs/ (bre, ipa) · [vəvˈeʃəs] /vɪˈveɪʃəs/ (ame, ipa) · [vəvˈeʃəs] /və-ˈvā-shəs How to pronounce vivacious (audio) also vī-/ (ame, mw)

vivacious — adjective

  • vivaciouspositive
  • more vivaciouscomparative
  • most vivacioussuperlative

1. having a bright, lively character that makes people feel attracted to you and en

1.形容詞C1
釋義

having a bright, lively character that makes people feel attracted to you and enjoy being with you — most often used of women and girls who are full of joyful energy.

例句

The young tour guide was so vivacious that even the tired hikers felt cheered.

so + vivacious + that-clause — result pattern

Grandma Rosa's vivacious personality made every family dinner feel like a celebration.

vivacious personality — common noun collocation

同義詞
  • lively

    more general and neutral; can describe people, events, or places

  • energetic

    focuses on physical or mental energy, not necessarily charm or attraction

  • spirited

    suggests boldness and enthusiasm, sometimes with a touch of independence

  • animated

    describes someone whose face and movements show lively excitement

反義詞
  • dull

    lacking interest or energy, the opposite of lively

  • lifeless

    without energy or spirit, much stronger than dull

用法筆記

Frequently used to describe women or girls, though it can describe any person with a lively, attractive nature. Avoid using vivacious for objects, places, or abstract ideas — it describes people only.

常見錯誤

❌The restaurant had a vivacious atmosphere.
✅The restaurant had a lively atmosphere.
💡vivacious describes people, not places or things.